Proton Drive vs Sync.com — Which One Wins?
Pick Proton Drive if: Privacy-first users who already trust Proton Mail and want their files encrypted with the same zero-knowledge approach
Pick Sync.com if: Privacy-first teams that want zero-knowledge encryption included by default with no extra cost
Our take: Proton Drive for simplicity, Sync.com for power users.
| Proton Drive | Sync.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free 1GB (5GB with Proton account) | Drive Plus $3.99/mo (200GB) | 5 GB free | Teams Standard $6/user/mo (1 TB) |
| Features | End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing, Zero-access encryption — even Proton cannot read your files, Built-in photo backup from mobile, Integrates with Proton Mail, Calendar, and VPN, Open-source clients audited by third parties | End-to-end encryption by default, Zero-knowledge privacy, HIPAA and GDPR compliant, File requests and sharing, Vault for archived files |
| Best for | Privacy-first users who already trust Proton Mail and want their files encrypted with the same zero-knowledge approach | Privacy-first teams that want zero-knowledge encryption included by default with no extra cost |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Proton Drive stands out with Zero-access encryption — even Proton cannot read your files and Built-in photo backup from mobile. Sync.com counters with Zero-knowledge privacy and HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
Proton Drive's Achilles heel: storage amounts are small for the price — 200gb for $4/mo when google gives you 100gb for $2/mo. Sync.com's: no native document editing — you have to download files, edit locally, and re-sync every time. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value zero-access encryption — even proton cannot read your files and privacy-first users who already, go with Proton Drive. If privacy-first teams that want matters more, Sync.com is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.